Prealgebra (7th Edition)

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ISBN 13: 978-0-32195-504-3

Chapter 3 - Section 3.2 - Solving Equations: Review of the Addition and Multiplication Properties - Vocabulary, Readiness & Video Check - Page 179: 29

Answer

$x=4$

Work Step by Step

$2x-8=0$ $\longrightarrow$addition property $2x-8+8=0+8$ $\longrightarrow$simplify $2x=8$ $\longrightarrow$multiplication property $2x\div2=8\div2$ $\longrightarrow$simplify $x=4$
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